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INTERACTMarfan Syndrome ScenarioIn the U.S., few pursuits provide potential for fame and fortune as much as professional sports. Over recent decades, that fact has brought to light a troubling scenario: young athletes in peak condition dying suddenly, without warning. Flo Hyman, one of the women who brought volleyball to prominence in the U.S., collapsed and died in a matter of moments during a match. At least two highly-touted collegiate basketball stars also succumbed suddenly and unexpectedly, before ever having a chance to play a professional game. Both were initially diagnosed with heart failure, but further analysis uncovered the real killer: Marfan syndrome.Marfan is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue and sometimes weakens the aorta (a blood vessel attached to the heart) so severely that it can rupture during physical exertion. About 1 in 10,000 people is affected by Marfan, and the condition is not limited to any race, gender, or ethnicity. What would you do if you thought that you - or a family member - had characteristics associated with Marfan? Explore your choices in our ethical scenario. |
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| SCENARIOS Marfan Syndrome | Breast Cancer | Transgenics About the Programs | Behind the Scenes | Learn More | Interact | Search the Site The DNA Files Home |
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